Sermons on Private Doors:

The Power Of Praying Together PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 22, 2024

This sermon explores the transformative power of prayer in personal, public, and communal contexts, emphasizing its role in aligning our will with God's.

Good morning, beloved. We gather here today, not as mere spectators, but as active participants in the glorious symphony of God's love, grace, and mercy. We are here to engage with God's Word, to allow it to seep into our souls, to let it transform us from the inside out. Today, we are going to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:18-20

Topics: Power, Prayer

Right Where You Belong Series

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Feb 17, 2003

Can a preson be a Christian apart from the Church?

"RIGHT WHERE YOU BELONG" Ephesians 2:19-22 (19)"Consequently you are no longer foreigners and aliens, but fellow citizens with God’s people and members of God’s household, (20) built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus Himself as the chief cornerstone. (21) In Him the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:19-22, 1 Corinthians 12:14-27

Denomination: Church Of God

The Walk Of The Christian

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 1, 2004

A short sermon of the Walk of a Christian.

THE WALK OF THE CHRISTIAN 1 John 1:5-10 INTRO: How far can you walk? one block, two? one mile, ten? We used to be a nation of people who walked, but now are a nation dependent upon the automobile. We used to be a church of people who walked with God, but now what are we? Can a Christian have a ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-10, 1 John 5:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Model Prayer Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 8, 2001

exposition on Matt ch 6

THE MODEL PRAYER Matthew 6 v. 1 - 18 God’s warnings - against hypocrisy " take heed " and God’s will - how to work, fast and pray The Marks of the Christian life There are duties:- (1) To others . v . 1 - 4 Almsgiving or good deeds (2 To God v. 5 - 15 Praying (3) To ourselves and God v. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-18

Denomination: Holiness

The Gift Of Serenity Series

Contributed by Mark Cooney on Dec 4, 2005

The second part of an Advent series. As we follow Joseph’s example, we can unwrap God’s gift of peace.

Matthew 1:18-25 December 4, 2005 ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS...Serenity Introduction: - ILLUSTRATION: A little boy and girl were singing their favourite Christmas carol in church the Sunday before Christmas. The boy concluded "Silent Night" with the words, "Sleep in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Holiness

The Focus Of Worship Series

Contributed by Steve Mcfarland on Jan 16, 2005

Part 1 of this 4-part sermon series on worship seeks to encourage every believer to uderstand the importance of worship by defining The Focus of Worship.

I.The Focus Of Worship A. Focus is on God The Father 1.John 4:23 – “But an hour is coming, and now is, when true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth; for such people the Father seeks to be His worshipers.” I’m sure you are familiar with horse blinders or ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

How Not To Pray

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 27, 2005

Brief Message w/ good illustrations...In answering the disciples request "Teach Us To Pray", Jesus told them how NOT to pray: Don’t Pray HAZY, Don’t Pray CRAZY, and Don’t Pray LAZY. Powerpoint at website.

How Not to Pray Mt. 6:5-13 Powerpoint for this and hundreds more free sermons at our website: http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons.html "The proper way for man to pray," said Deacon Lemuel Keyes; "The only proper attitude is down upon his knees." "Nay, I should say the way to pray," said Reverend ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-13

Denomination: Baptist

Good And Bad At God's Hand

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Oct 6, 2006

Using Job as an example, we can live our lives with integrity through all circumstances by placing complete trust in God.

Job 1:1; 2: 1 – 10 -- Good and Bad at God’s Hand Intro: Have you ever had one of those days when nothing seemed to go right? --- There was once a man who was having just such a day. His car had broken down on the way to work, he was late for work, was told by his boss that the promotion he ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God's Word Is Alive!

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Oct 18, 2006

God’s word is indeed alive! This short sermon focuses on God’s word which tells us of our sin and also tells us that there is somewhere we can go to find grace and mercy.

The words we have just heard from ‘Hebrews’ are important words for us. They were originally written to Jews who had become Christians; and the book as a whole affirms the authority of scripture, emphasising that the gospel of Jesus Christ brings the Old Testament to completion. They are important ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12-16

Denomination: Anglican

Four Wealthy Lepers

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Feb 5, 2008

Four men with nothing to lose discover great wealth and realize the peril of not sharing good news.

Four Wealthy Lepers II Kings 7:9 INTRO.: The king of Aram lays siege to Samaria and the people are starving, even to the point of engaging in cannibalism. The prophet Elisha promises quick relief. He is not believed and the king even sought his life, blaming him for their troubles. The prophet’s ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 7:9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The God Commissioned Pastor

Contributed by Ed Groover on Aug 16, 2007

The duty of pastors in God’s churches.

Intro: The perfect pastor preaches exactly 20 minutes, then sits down, He condemns sin but never hurts anyone’s feelings. He works from 8 AM to 10 PM in every type of work, from preaching to custodial service. He makes $60 a week, wears good clothes, buys good books regularly, has a nice family, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Receiving The Gifts Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Vinnie Cappetta on Jun 6, 2006

Wouldn’t it be great to sit in on one of the first conversations of the early church? We can. Check it out...

Receiving the Gift of the Spirit Acts 1:1-7 Jesus died, buried, rose again, and for 40 days appeared to his disciples. Wouldn’t it be intriguing to sit in on those conversations of the early church? We can! However . . . Like the disciples, we often focus on the details of Christ return ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

On The Road With Jesus

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Sep 28, 2006

Jesus taught the disciples but they did not always understand! This short homily encourages listeners to ask questions; it also reminds us that God knows about everything we do; and that is both comforting and challenging.

Are you sitting comfortably? Then I’ll begin! Of course, it is always likely that God’s word will make us uncomfortable! When we turn to God’s word, seeking the voice of God, there is always plenty to hear; and this short Bible event is packed full of God’s wisdom, and God’s call to us. Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:30-37

Denomination: Anglican

A Powerful Victorious Prayer Life

Contributed by Allen Barton on Mar 16, 2007

A sermon about the prayer life that brings the Child of God victory and peace in todays trying times.

1.) How often have you heard this scripture..."pray without ceasing?" (1st Thes. 5:17) How often have you heard people talking about an active prayer life? We talk about prayer a lot, but many times I feel we fall short of what God expects. 2.) In ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-13

Denomination: Baptist

Will We Know Each Other In Heaven?

Contributed by Robert Travis on Feb 16, 2007

Will we recognized each other after death?

WILL WE KNOW EACH OTHER IN HEAVEN? 2Sa 12:13-23 13 And David said unto Nathan, I have sinned against the LORD. And Nathan said unto David, The LORD also hath put away thy sin; thou shalt not die.14 Howbeit, because by this deed thou hast given great occasion to the enemies of the LORD to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:13-23

Denomination: Baptist